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DIGITAL LITERACY

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Expectations | ICT | Computers |

Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the terminology associated with information and communication technology;
  • demonstrate an understanding of the computer workstation environment;
  • manage electronic files and folders;
  • analyse options for accessing the Internet;
  • apply effective techniques when conducting electronic research.

Specific Expectations

Terminology
By the end of this course, students will:
  • identify types of devices and tools used in information and communication technology (e.g., mobile computing devices,e-mail software);
  • define key terms associated with information and communication technology (e.g.,intranet, URL, hardware, spam, web browser);
  • use current information and communication technology terms appropriately.

The Computer Workstation
By the end of this course, students will:
  • explain the basic functions of the components of a computer (e.g., bus,CPU, RAM) and its peripheral devices (e.g., printer, scanner, storage devices, video and digital cameras);
  • explain the purpose of an operating system;
  • identify common user interface elements (e.g., icons, menus, toolbars) and describe their functions;
  • compare stand-alone and networked computer environments;
  • demonstrate efficient use of a computer workstation (e.g., proper keyboarding technique, correct posture).

File Management
By the end of this course, students will:
  • apply appropriate conventions when naming files and folders;
  • organize files and folders in a logical manner;
  • identify and access appropriate drives to facilitate data storage and retrieval.

The Internet
By the end of this course, students will:
  • identify different ways to connect to the Internet (e.g., phone line, cable, satellite, wireless);
  • compare the functions of different types of devices that can connect to the Internet (e.g., cell phones, personal digital assistants [PDAs], laptops);
  • compare the services provided by a variety of Internet service providers.

Electronic Research
By the end of this course, students will:
  • identify the types of electronic tools that can be used for research (e.g., CD-ROMs, databases, search engines);
  • use the features of a web browser (e.g., favourites/bookmarks, history, refresh/reload, print preview) to facilitate electronic research;
  • use the features (e.g., Boolean logic, advanced search, image search) of a variety of search engines to locate information;
  • evaluate websites for usefulness, accuracy, validity, bias, appropriateness, and currency;
  • use an accepted citation format (e.g., MLA,APA) to acknowledge electronic sources (e.g.,websites, online magazine articles, personal e-mail messages).